Capcom’s Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is out now on Apple’s app store for iOS devices. The mobile game based on Japan PSP release Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G can be purchased for $14.99, with Capcom promising no hidden costs” and no additional fees after download” in the first lines of …
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LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
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Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayan…
MCV/DEVELOP Awards – Player’s Choice voting now open
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution lands in September
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution will launch in Europe and North America this September, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The title will hit European shops on September 12th and hits North American stores on September 16th – with Bandai Namco offering a cornucopia of pre-order and launch week bonuses …
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Read More »Publisher insisted on Killer is Dead’s gigolo missions, Suda 51 says
Developer Suda 51 has said that the inclusion of the controversial ‘gigolo missions’ in his 2013 title Killer is Dead was demanded by publisher Kadokawa Shoten. The missions saw players trying to convince women to have sex with them by handing over gifts. Those missions were actually supposed to be …
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The testing and translation firms ensuring games are released bug-free
Read More »Amazon refusing to abide by FTC requests to tackle mobile IAPs made by kids
A request by the US Federal Trade Commission designed to ease the problem of children making in-app purchases is reportedly being resisted by Amazon. The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon has said it would rather defend its approach in court” than adhere to a structured program of increased disclosure, …
Read More »Custom SNES Game Boy Advance revealed
A SNES-themed backlit Game Boy Advance is being released later this month. The devices, made by Rose Coloured Gaming and spotted by Reddit, aren’t official but nevertheless will undoubtedly appeal to the many Nintendo enthusiasts in the market. The new model will be available in both European and Japan friendly …
Read More »‘Huge proportion’ of PS4 owners haven’t played The Last of Us, says Sony
A shift in the market in PlayStation’s favour means that a significant number of PS4 owners have yet to play The Last of Us. That’s according to Sony, who made the discovery after looking through PSN data, suggesting that a high number of PS4 owners have migrated from other platforms …
Read More »Develop Awards 2014 – The Finalists: Services
A rundown of the companies offering key services for game developers across the globe
Read More »NIS America responds to store complaints but ignores key issues
Gamers angered by the recently opened NIS America online store in Europe have reacted badly to the company’s response to the complaints. MCV reported earlier in the week that consumers were unhappy with the pricing, selection and the need to pay immediately for pre-orders. In a response on its Facebook …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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